Cook Assistant - SM Pots - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Orange City, IA

10d

About The Position

The Cook Assistant role at Smithfield Foods supports production activities that contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality food. The posting describes work with meat cutting and packaging machines and other equipment to process meat products for consumers, and notes that these roles require technical knowledge of computerized equipment. The position is physically demanding and calls for good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, reliability, and a strong work ethic. Team members support coworkers, maintain a safe and efficient production line, and help meet safety, quality, and teamwork standards. Employees must be able to work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands. Smithfield offers opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Be able to perform continuous or repetitive movements, including grasping, pinching, and flexing and extending the arms.
Stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
Work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
Work with a knife if trained.
Work in cold areas of approximately 20–40 degrees and/or warm areas over 100 degrees.
Work in wet and humid conditions, noisy environments, and around strong smells or odors.
Wear a hard hat, hearing and eye protection, steel-toed safety shoes, and other required personal protective equipment.
Work with sanitation and cleaning chemicals.
Climb and move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms.
Bend, stoop, twist repetitively, and walk long distances over the course of a shift.
May need certification to operate equipment required for the position.
Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 pounds, single lifts of objects up to 60 pounds, or lifting with mechanical assistance.

Responsibilities

Work with meat cutting and packaging machines and other equipment to process meat products for consumers.
Support coworkers and help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
Meet production standards for safety, quality, and teamwork.
Work the scheduled shift and overtime when required by production demands.
Perform other duties as assigned.